Erickson still lives and ranches near Perryton. He sings with my dad in the church choir. He's a real nice guy and has more funnyrodeo and ranching stories than you've got clean underwear. I've met quite a few people who, when they found out that I used to live in Perryton, say, "Wow, that's where Hank the Cowdog lives!" Then I say, "Yeah, the author stands next to my dad in the choir," and then they start begging me for autographed stuff...